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Capitol violence: Pa. members of Congress describe day of chaos in Washington
PennLive ^ | Updated Jan 07, 2021; Posted Jan 06, 2021 | Ron Southwick

Posted on 01/07/2021 5:55:23 AM PST by ConservativeInPA

Members of Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation described the violence at the U.S. Capitol as a “disgrace” and “unacceptable.”

Supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol as Congress met Wednesday to count the electoral votes, a final procedural step before Joe Biden becomes the nation’s 46th president. Members of Congress, Vice President Mike Pence and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris were ushered out of the Capitol in an unimaginable scene garnering worldwide attention.

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U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey, a Lehigh County Republican who had said it’s time for all lawmakers to accept Biden’s victory, denounced the invasion of the Capitol.

“This is an absolute disgrace,” Toomey said.

Toomey spoke on the Senate floor Wednesday night in defense of Pennsylvania’s election.

“We witnessed today the damage that can result when men in power and responsibility refuse to acknowledge the truth,” Toomey said. “We saw bloodshed because a demagogue chose to spread falsehoods, and sew distrust of his own fellow Americans. Let’s not abet such deception. Let’s reject this motion.”

This is an absolute disgrace. I appreciate the work of the United States Capitol Police under difficult circumstances. I am currently safe as are the few members of my staff that are currently at the Capitol complex.

— Senator Pat Toomey (@SenToomey) January 6, 2021

(Excerpt) Read more at pennlive.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events; US: Pennsylvania
KEYWORDS: asshole; toomey
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Gun Grabbing Arlen Toomey doesn't care about the right to fair and fraud-free elections. He is a traitor.
1 posted on 01/07/2021 5:55:23 AM PST by ConservativeInPA
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To: ConservativeInPA

What did he say when his ANTIFA Friends Stormed and took over the Hart Senate Building to try and prevent Kavanaugh from being confirmed???


2 posted on 01/07/2021 6:00:06 AM PST by eyeamok
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To: ConservativeInPA

U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey, a Lehigh County Republican who had said it’s time for all lawmakers to accept Biden’s victory, denounced the invasion of the Capitol.

“This is an absolute disgrace,” Toomey said.

NO, you moron!!!!

The ‘disgrace’ is ....”Why did the Presidents supporters have to GO to DC??”

The ‘disgrace’ is what has been going on since 2016!!!


3 posted on 01/07/2021 6:01:32 AM PST by SMARTY (“If you have ten thousand regulations, you destroy all respect for the law.” Winston Churchill)
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To: eyeamok

Bingo!

He was silent on that of course.


4 posted on 01/07/2021 6:01:51 AM PST by Red in Blue PA (You can vote your way into socialism, but you have to shoot your way out.)
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To: SMARTY

The disgrace is certifying a fraudulent election.


5 posted on 01/07/2021 6:02:22 AM PST by Red in Blue PA (You can vote your way into socialism, but you have to shoot your way out.)
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The ‘disgrace’ is what has been going on since 2016!!!

And Toomey went along with it the entire time. Too bad he won't run for Senate again. He needs to be repeatedly abused and humiliated in a primary. We need to make his life absolutely miserable until he leaves office.

6 posted on 01/07/2021 6:07:18 AM PST by ConservativeInPA (See Profile: I'm giving up.)
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While I don’t think yesterday was at all helpful, except as bait to trick the Left into starting a war they are likely but not certain to win, I will say one thing.

It was a nice to see our politicians cowering under their desks for an hour or so, afraid of a lynch mob. As Chesterton said, “It is terrible to contemplate how few politicians are hanged.”


7 posted on 01/07/2021 6:18:26 AM PST by cmj328 (We live here.)
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To: ConservativeInPA

Wonder where Toomy is going to live after he leaves congress?


8 posted on 01/07/2021 6:18:30 AM PST by McGavin999 (Justice delayed is justice denied.)
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To: eyeamok

You can’t allow riots in one city and do nothing and condemn riots in another city. If I recall, The Wisconsin state capital was under siege during the Scott Walker recall riots, nary a word of condemnation. Can’t have two sets of rules, that is a big problem and the media is a BIG part of it.


9 posted on 01/07/2021 6:19:12 AM PST by 1Old Pro
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Members of Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation described the violence at the U.S. Capitol as a “disgrace” and “unacceptable.”

Well, considering all the cars that were torched, businesses that were broken into and looted, windows smashed, all the police cars defaced and overturned, fires set - I agree it was a "disgrace" and "unacceptable."

That's what happened, right? Right? Right?

10 posted on 01/07/2021 6:21:43 AM PST by Bon of Babble (In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, Baby!)
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Correct. I only wish I was able to go to DC and loot some free stuff with all the other Trump supporters. I need to update my widescreen for the cable TV that I no longer have.


11 posted on 01/07/2021 6:24:28 AM PST by ConservativeInPA (See Profile: I'm giving up.)
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Wonder where Toomy is going to live after he leaves congress?

Better not be in PA. Anyways, anytime he is in PA, at home or not, he needs to be remind how much people hate him. Get in his face and make his life miserable.

12 posted on 01/07/2021 6:26:22 AM PST by ConservativeInPA (See Profile: I'm giving up.)
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“We witnessed today the damage that can result when men in power and responsibility refuse to acknowledge the truth,” Toomey said.
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Let’s talk about the truth, shall we? The truth is that the actions of Antifa have allowed you to blame Trump supporters which gives you easy justification for a position that you were taking all along…

https://twitter.com/TheRightMelissa/status/1347040212602466304


13 posted on 01/07/2021 6:38:54 AM PST by hecticskeptic
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To: ConservativeInPA

This is totally predictable behavior. All Republicans are just part of the system. But we won’t have to worry about them much longer because we are now Venezuela. The few that will be left will be told to sit down and shut up and they will. I hate everyone of them with a hatred that will never die.


14 posted on 01/07/2021 7:03:37 AM PST by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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Capitol violence: Pa. members of Congress describe day of chaos in Washington

The chaos in Washington was caused totally by the ineffectiveness of the Gutless Other Party nad their willingness to go along with institutionalized corruption of the District of Corruption.

It is all out in the open now thanks to our President Donald J. Trump.


15 posted on 01/07/2021 7:23:15 AM PST by JayAr36 (My disgust with government is complete.)
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To: ConservativeInPA

Oh my!

The peasants are revolting!

Yes they are.


16 posted on 01/07/2021 7:30:52 AM PST by joshua c (President Elect joshua_c. Hey if Joe can do it.)
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They stink on ice.


17 posted on 01/07/2021 7:32:02 AM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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To: JayAr36

Yes we now know if we didn’t before that there is not one Republican worth the price of a bullet. They are just politicians.


18 posted on 01/07/2021 8:03:28 AM PST by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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Members of Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation unacceptable disgrace.


19 posted on 01/07/2021 8:19:12 AM PST by Vaduz (women and children to be impacIQ of chimpsted the most.)
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To: ConservativeInPA

Pennsylvania has replaced Louisianna as the most corrupt state in the Union. From their spineless state legislatures to their governor/administration, to their Supreme Court, to their sheriffs to their federal representatives. They are well served by Toomey


20 posted on 01/07/2021 9:50:08 AM PST by falcon99 (qu)
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